Its also to do with liability in this day and age of law suits for anything.

The ‘Welsh’ 2 seater apears not to get out much but thats only because its not seen down south very much. When applying for airshows the organisers take into account transit costs. When they have several well known Spitfires based at Duxford and now North Weald to choose from why bother with something based in the hills? Indeed one show organiser simply said “dont bother applying old boy, we get all our Spitfires from Duxford you know” – as it was he still had PT462, via Duxford and therefore at a greater cost. Was expecting a request for a flypast or two with Carolyn similar to the P51’s but there was no follow up from the display team – you’d have had a least 2 then!
I must comment that for a first time (major) show it was a super effort, indeed many established shows could have learned a lesson or 2 from Walney. Everyone involved on the organising side was helpful and enthuseastic – I didnt encounter a single jobsworth all day. There were a few hiccups but nothing serious, fab display venue and I believe that proveded all parties involved, sponsers, council, airfield management, etc a plan for a bi annual event will be set up.

When asked about the non appearence of the 2 seat spitfires over the years at Legends the answer was “they are not seen as proper Spitfires…..”. I find this strange as during their single seat wartime careers they all saw combat so I feel that more than qualifies them for a slot – there were more than a couple of aircraft flying about with NO combat history but thats ok apparently.
Furthermore when asked about a formation slot for the four 2 seaters currently available at ANY Duxford show I was told that “there would be no public intrest for such an event…….”
Having said that Im sure they’ll want all 4 at the Sept show even if they wont have them flying as a “four” – we’ll have to see.

NavEx – the cream teas were fabulous, they insisted I have at least 3 as everyone else at Sealand seemed to have eaten that many.

I felt sorry for the guys with the fuel bowser as they rushed up all expectant that at last they could perform some refuelling only to be told that we were ok! With a look of utter dispair they turned and slowly walked back to the bowser.

Any sign of the pics from BCSL chaps, you did have my good side.

What an attractive Chipmunk that silver one is, flown superbly I heard! Not sure why that red one keeps appearing all the time!
Anyway – the Chipmunk duo – stars of the NW end of the Moth Rally.
ps I did my best to eat thru all the spare food!

be intrested to know how he did a loop in a T6 at only 1.5 – 2g, especialy if it was done without losing height.

Errr- where might this be in Norfolk then?